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EARTHSTONE OVENS PRE-ASSEMBLED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS--- ETL LISTED                                     

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WOOD-FIRED PIZZA OVEN 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

WARNING

 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.  IMPROPER USE OF THIS APPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN A 
BUILDING  FIRE  OR  PERSONAL  INJURY.    INSTRUCTIONS  MUST  BE  READ  AND  THOROUGHLY 
UNDERSTOOD BY ALL OPERATING AND SUPERVISING PERSONNEL.  WATCH TRAINING VIDEO 
FOR VISUAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
THIS  OVEN  IS  INTENDED  FOR  ATTENDED  OPERATION  BY  TRAINED  AND  QUALIFIED 
PERSONNEL ONLY. 
 
THIS OVEN IS A HEAT PRODUCING APPLIANCE AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF TOUCHED. 
 
DO  NOT  OVERFIRE.    IF  FLAME  SPILLS  FROM  THE  DOOR  OPENING  OR  OVEN  TEMPERATURE 
EXCEEDS 1000 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, YOU ARE OVERFIRING. 
 
THIS  UNIT  IS  DESIGNED  AS  A  WOOD-FIRED OVEN. DIRECT FOOD CONTACT WITH HEARTH IS 
RESTRICTED  TO  PIZZA  AND  BREAD  PRODUCTS  ONLY.    FOR  OTHER  FOODS  REFER  TO 
MANUFACTURE. 
 
KEEP  A  PROPER  FIRE  EXTINGUISHER    CLOSE  TO  THE  OVEN  AT  ALL  TIMES.    EXTINGUISHER 
MUST  BE  RATED  FOR  USE  ON  WOOD  FIRES.    INSTRUCT  ALL  PERSONNEL  ABOUT  LOCATION 
AND USE OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PROPER FIRE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. 
 

1. 

The first two fires should be small in order to properly cure the masonry in the unit.  One fire each day for 

 

one hour, for a total of two days.  DO NOT USE PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS 

 

OVEN.  Maintain a minimum clearance of 36 inches in front of oven to combustible materials. 

 
2. 

In case of out of control fire close door tightly.  

   

 

 

 

CAUTION--AVOID  POSSIBLE  HAZARDOUS  FLARE-UPS  AND  SMOKE  SPILLAGE.    WHEN 

 

REMOVING  DOOR  FROM  IN  FRONT  OF  DOOR  OPENING,  SLIDE  DOOR  OUT  2-3  INCHES  FROM 

 

OPENING AND THEN WAIT 15 SECONDS BEFORE REMOVING DOOR COMPLETELY.  FLARE-UPS 

 

CAN  OCCUR  WHEN  DOOR  IS  OPENED  SUDDENLY.    KEEP  FACE  AND  HANDS  AWAY  FROM 

 

DOOR OPENING. 

 
3. 

Burn only seasoned or dried untreated solid wood fuel in the oven.  

DO NOT BURN OTHER FUELS IN 

 

THE  OVEN.    DO  NOT  BURN  CHARCOALS,  COALS,  TRASH/GARBAGE  OR  MANUFACTURED 

 

LOGS (PROCESSED SOLID FUEL). 

 

4. 

Firewood  stored  in  the  vicinity  of  the  oven  must  be  kept  in  a  tightly-closed  metal  container;    see 

 

maintenance Instructions and NFPA 96.  Keep firewood container closed at all times when not adding or 

 

removing firewood.  Keep container a considerable distance from the oven and far away from sources of 

 

heat or ignition.  DO NOT store matches, paper or other easily ignited items with firewood. 

 
5. 

Provisions must be made to supply sufficient combustion air into the structure when using this appliance.  

 

Combustion air must be supplied in accordance with local codes and the Uniform Mechanical Code and 

 

NFPA 96..  Exhaust hood and make-up air blowers must be "ON" at all times during firing of the oven.  If 

 

the  exhaust  hood  power  ventilator  fails,  close oven door to extinguish the fire and prevent temperature 

 

buildup in the hood duct which can activate the emergency fire suppression system. 

 
6. 

Use only non-combustible hearth tools and cooking implements inside the oven.  Store implements well 

 

away  from  all  combustible  materials in a proper fixture which will capture any ashes or hot coals which 

 

may be carried out of the oven on the implements. 

 
7. 

The fire should be built directly on the hearth;  DO NOT elevate fire. 

Summary of Contents for WOOD FIRE OVENS

Page 1: ...800 840 4915 818 553 1134 FAX 818 553 1133 www earthstoneovens com e mail earthstone earthlink net A MAJOR CAUSE OF OVEN RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES AIR SPACES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS OVEN BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 4 2013 ...

Page 2: ...ion instructions Table of contents Page Instructions for moving and lifting oven NEXT PAGE Parts list 1 Installation procedures written portion 2 5 Required clearances and air gaps 6 Exhausting 4 6 8 Operating instructions 9 11 Maintenance instructions 10 11 Clearance Information 6 12 Combustion air intake installation 13 14 FOR GAS FIRED MODELS ONLY ...

Page 3: ... place forks through inside of tube steel supports legs and position under horizontal tube steel members Slowly lift and move oven as needed See dia A 2 USING A PALLET JACK Determine if pallet jack capacity is sufficient to lift oven 4500 lb for models 90 110 130 and 6000 lb for model 160 Prior to lifting make sure pallet jack is long enough to reach both horizontal angles at lower end of steel tu...

Page 4: ...EMBLED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ETL LISTED 1 LIST OF SUPPLIED ITEMS OVEN ADDITIONAL ITEMS CAST ALUMINUM DOOR DIAL TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR WOOD FIRE OVENS DIGITAL THERMOMETER FOR GAS FIRE OVENS REQUIRES 120V 3 AMP TRAINING VIDEO ...

Page 5: ...ruct In most areas this will include a permit to construct the oven and a permit for the exhaust system Sometimes an electrical permit is also necessary for connecting the exhaust fan All construction must comply with local building codes There are some portions of these instructions which are more restrictive than the building codes Whichever is most restrictive must be followed The diagram below...

Page 6: ...tact with hearth is restricted to pizzas and bread products only Refer to manufacture for other foods 3 The manual recommends the use of untreated wood only no more than four pieces at a time 4 Burn in conditioning instructions are provided on page 30 and are to be followed prior to initial use unless burn in is conducted by the manufacturer 5 Field applied enclosures paint brickwork panels or oth...

Page 7: ...PACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS A minimum of 3 inches must be maintained between any combustibles and the top of the metal covering over the oven enclosure Refer to Fig 2 3 pg 6 4 Once the oven is in the desired position drill holes for the anchor bolts Min 3 inches deep using the base plates as a guide Insert ramset red heads to fasten oven base plates to concrete floor Fig 17 A pg 7 5 T...

Page 8: ...pply where stored in the same room as the oven Refer to NFPA 96 for wood storage requirements OVEN CURING Oven is pre cured however the first two fires should be small in order to properly cure the masonry in the unit One fire each day for one hour for a total of two days Oven curing is a process of removing moisture from the oven that has accumulated during the oven installation This process cons...

Page 9: ...DE DIAMETER MODEL 60 33 X 32 MODEL 90 50 MODEL 110 58 MODEL 130 70 MODEL 160 86 ALL CLEARANCES SPECIFIED ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED AIR SPACES WARNING DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS Any adjacent combustible floor which projects in front of the oven opening must be a minimum of 30 inches away from each side of the door opening and 36 inches from the front of the do...

Page 10: ...EARTHSTONE OVENS PRE ASSEMBLED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ETL LISTED 7 4 to 6 conc Floor slab Embed 4 min Oven stand Base plate Dia Anchors Coat with Simpson s epoxy FIGURE 17 A ...

Page 11: ...RUCTIONS CONTACT LOCALAU THORITY HAVING JURISD ICTI ON REGARDING FIRE RATED DUCT SHAFT NOTE OTHER U L LISTED SYSTEMS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE METALBESTOS SYSTEM DEPICTED IN T HIS DIAGRAM TO MAINTAIN THE U L LISTING OF THE OVEN THE SYSTEM MUST BE A U L LI STED GREASE DUCT WHICH IS ALSO A U L LISTED BUILDING HEATING APPLI ANCE CHIMNEY INSTALLED IN ACCORDAN CE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S GREASE DUCT IN...

Page 12: ...MOKE SPILLAGE WHEN REMOVING DOOR FROM IN FRONT OF DOOR OPENING SLIDE DOOR OUT 2 3 INCHES FROM OPENING AND THEN WAIT 15 SECONDS BEFORE REMOVING DOOR COMPLETELY FLARE UPS CAN OCCUR WHEN DOOR IS OPENED SUDDENLY KEEP FACE AND HANDS AWAY FROM DOOR OPENING 3 Burn only seasoned or dried untreated solid wood fuel in the oven DO NOT BURN OTHER FUELS IN THE OVEN DO NOT BURN CHARCOALS COALS TRASH GARBAGE OR ...

Page 13: ...n before commencing cooking procedures Food must be placed on an appropriate cooking pan before being set into the oven h When finished cooking spread remaining embers on the floor of the oven hearth Close door against door opening This will clean the oven floor 9 CAUTION Many structure fires have resulted when a fire has been left unattended for an extended period of time such as when Banking a f...

Page 14: ...e Experienced chimney and duct servicing personnel who are qualified in the removal of both creosote and grease from flues and ducts should be contracted to do the inspection and cleaning The inspection and cleaning schedule must be adjusted as needed to prevent the buildup of creosote and or grease More frequent inspections and cleanings are indicated when excessive buildup occurs between regular...

Page 15: ...oven may cause negative pressure servicing proper operation If this area is to be covered with a facade it must be of a non combustable material Temperature gauge and On off switch can be extended to attach over facade 1 inch minimum clearance to combustibles Facade Flue Collar Models 90 and 110 6 inch diameter Models 130 and 160 8 inch diameter Any adjacent combustible floor which projects in fro...

Page 16: ... air intake procedures and installation Proper installation Roof False Ceiling Air flow Air flow 24 x24 opening needed for combustion air Only one intake should be installed located in the front or back of oven Gas Burner system Air flow Improper Installation 1 No air intake opening for burner Roof Ceiling Air flow Air flow Air flow Blocked air intake ...

Page 17: ...h travels above will cause negative pressure below where the gas burner islocated The air underneathwill travel towards the air flow above creating a suction which will force the gas flame downwards To prevent this a non combustable lid must be placedabove the oven 3 Altered airflow from air intake in a separate room with low pressure Roof Ceiling Air flow Air flow Air Intake Air Intake Air flow A...

Page 18: ...LISTED 15 Expansion cracks due to the refractory mass are normal in the front entrance and on any interior surface This will not effect the performance efficiency and longevity of the oven in any way NOTICE Cut view of inside oven Dome Wall pieces Expansion crack ...

Page 19: ...all fires One fire each day for one hour for a total of two days You can also do one fire in the morning and one in the late evening When curing each of the fires should lightly touch the dome of the oven After one hour let the fire burnout and close door Do not be alarmed if the temperature gauge is not moving this is normal and is due to the moisture in the stone If you still see moisture from t...

Page 20: ...eces should range from inch to 1 inch in diameter and 12 to 18 inches in length Split 2 x 4 s will also work great to start a fire Place a fire starter in the middle of the hearth You can then start to place your kindling on top of the fire starter in a teepee format You can also use a larger piece of wood about 2 3 inches in diameter as a support for the kindling Light the fire starter Once the f...

Page 21: ... 2 to 2 hours Model 130 5 6 hours Model 160 6 8 hours Larger ovens used in restaurants will heat much faster after the first initial heat up The large mass needs at least 2 3 days of firing in order for the heat to be fully absorbed into the stone Temperature gauge should read at least above 500F for proper baking of pizzas Thinner pizzas usually require higher temperatures When the oven is ready ...

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